Coal Mystery in Dubuque Water Works Case
The Dubuque coal debt dispute over the Martin Strelau company ends with Judge Benson ruling $43,000 against the city but public doubts remain. Critics question coal consumption vs charges, citing a dramatic drop in coal spending under new trustees and seeking accountability for the missing coal proceeds as the case heads toward the supreme court.
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Dubuque
Benson
Martin Trelay Company
Ablic
Ellwanger
Board of Trustees
Alderman
Sheety
Schink
Martin
Gowrie Murder Casts Sister Into Insanity
The 16 year old sister of Gowrie murder suspect Wilbur Carr is said to be violently insane from the recent killing of Tom Nichol, Gowrie town marshal. Her condition worsened after a brief recovery and she now may be committed to an asylum. She has threatened self harm and bought carbolic acid to smell, while family distress deepens with their mother in an asylum, father jailed for drunkenness, and siblings scattered among friends.
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Gowrig
Fort
Dodge
Wilbur Carr
Gowrie
Tom Nicholson
Wopvin
Miss Carr
Cherokee
Grand Jury to Probe 1908 Fourth Ward Vote Discrepancy
Des Moines County Attorney Lawrence DeGraff says he will summon judges and clerks from the Third precinct of the Second ward to testify before the grand jury. The probe seeks to explain a 56 vote miscount affecting Hull versus Prouty in the June 2, 1908 recount. About 700 ballots were cast as officials scrutinize the discrepancy and its political implications.
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Des Moines
Lawrence DeGraff
J. A. T. Hull
Board of Supervisors
Hull
Prouty
DeGraif
Grand Jury
Boy Mutilated By Hay Rake In Morning Sun
Lloyd Edgar, Morning Sun, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Sam Edgar, was seriously injured when a side rake threw him forward and dragged him briefly. His ear was nearly torn off requiring many stitches, and his body bore other bruises as a frightened team bolted. One horse died in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Edgar
Morning Sun
Qfrs
Sam Edgar
Ptomaine Poison Claims Fort Dodge Coal Dealer
Silas W. Carey, a prominent coal dealer in Fort Dodge, died suddenly from ptomaine poisoning after eating mustard salad at a picnic. He had seemed to recover, but his condition worsened quickly and proved fatal.
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Ft. Dodge
Fort Dodge
Silas W. Carey
Carey
Mere Children Drowned Carroll Drowning Incident
News from this county reports the drowning of two little girls in the northern part of the county. The incident is under investigation and details are limited. Authorities are securing statements and surveying the scene for further information on the tragedy.
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Carroll
Uttle
Cattle Feeding in Transit Rates Questioned by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission, in an opinion by Commissioner Prouty, ruled in Corn Belt Meat Producers' Assoc v Chicago Burlington & Quincy et al. that feeding in transit privileges create discrimination against Iowa points. The decision labels the practice unlawful for Iowa routing while allowing some charges. The ruling requires revision of the grouping to remove Iowa discrimination, though some stock movements from Iowa to western rail routes were deemed not unreasonable.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commissioner Prouty
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Company
Anohat
Iowa
Lava
Missouri River
Tawa
Towa
Iowa Point
Ht Wago
Agatas Towa
Killing Stock in Pastures Mystery Deepens
In Cresinn a string of cattle killed in Mr. McDonald’s fields raises fear of malicious acts. Early deaths were blamed on poisoning or milk fever by a veterinarian, but a later skull-crushed carcass suggests deliberate harm. Authorities investigate as owners offer no explanation or motive.
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Cresinn
Puch
Tax Collector Seizes Stock From Cedar Kaplas-J C Witownek
The Cedar Kaplas-J C Witownek hardware firm faced tax collection after years of neglecting stock taxes. The tax collector, aided by police, loaded stock into two large vans but the proprietors posted bond and resisted, arguing the city exempted certain news manufacturing plants, claiming legal violation.
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Cedar Kaplas
Mail pouch theft suspect in Kansas City robs bank shipment
Charles Savage, a Black man, was arrested in Kansas City on charges of stealing a mail pouch from the Union Station June 6 containing about 50,000 dollars en route from Los Angeles to a New York bank. Inspectors say they have strong evidence he buried the money and plan to reclaim it after serving a prison term.
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Kansas City
Charles Savage
Nostaffice
Kansas City Union Station
Los Angeles
New York City
Saunage
Dé Cie
Savage
Denver
Belif
Tere
Post Office
MacNeilssland
Mmisaner
Halswelle Wins Empty Victory at Olympic Games
London July 27 Halswelle the English runner walked the 40 meter final to the Olympic Games amid mixed cheers. Carpenter had been disqualified after a prior controversy over a suspected foul. Halswelle finished in about fifty seconds as spectators awaited a British victory. The day also featured the running hop step and jump with Ahearne leading qualifiers, and Queen Alexandra presenting medals after the 110 meter hurdles and the 1600 meter team race.
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London
Hillswelle
J. C G. Carpenter
Cornell University
Carpenter
Halswelle
J. B. Taylor
A. C
W. ©. Robbins
Cambridge
Halawelle
Halavelle
Halewelle
Robbins
Ahearne
United Kingdom
Lawson
Norway
McDonald
Canada
Bricker
Platt
Adams
New York
A. G
FP. C. Trans
Chicago
A. As
Martin J. Sheridan
John J. Brennts
Marquette Univarsity
Wisconsin
Ft. Sherman
Dartmouth College
S. H. Hellah
Stanford
Queen Alexandra
Her
Lord Desborough
International Olympic Committee
British Olympic Council
Windsor Forest
Sach Man
Edward
Bill Hazard Escapes Jail In Bassett Nebraska
Bill Hazard escaped from jail in Bassett Nebraska after two men with guns forced the guard to release him. Hazard, who had recently broken jail at Gregory North Dakota while awaiting trial for horse theft, was recaptured last Thursday at Newport by Sheriff Marsh of Rock County and imprisoned again. Early Friday the jail was robbed and the guard forced to unlock the cell, with the guard later found by the sheriff hours later.
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Bassett
Neb
Bill
Hazard
Gregory
Newport
Marsh
Rock County
Banker to Be Arrested in Ohio Bank Closing
A warrant was issued for H. W. Gazell secretary treasurer of the Farmers' and Merchants' Banking Company. Gazell faces embezzlement charges of 22325 dollars. The assignee reports bank assets impaired by about 200000 dollars.
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Cleveland
H. W. Gazell
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Banking Company
Gazell
Robbers Crack Safe on Chambers Street During Night Break In
Thieves climbed to the Dunn & Co building on Chambers Street by rope ladder and entering through a roof scuttle blew the safe with dynamite, securing about $15,000 in jewelry diamonds and gold. Tools and rope ladder were left on the roof.
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New York
Thomas J. Dunn & Co
Chambers Street
Bridegroom in Hard Luck Pursued by Wireless Patch
The report notes Carl Goodwin, fleeing Bermuda, was tracked by wireless dispatches and captured 50 miles at sea after his journey began in mysterious circumstances.
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New York
Bermuda
Carl Goodwin
Oklahoma Town Fire Destroys Main Street Block
A July 27 blaze in Foss Oklahoma destroyed a block of stone buildings on the west side of the main street including the post office and First National Bank along with five storerooms. Loss estimated at 60 000. The town is left without a paved roadway and street access.
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Oklahoma
Foss
Okla
First National Bank
Rushed Defense Sends Couple To Separate Prisons
A British army officer who eloped with an American bride was removed from Hamilton Bermuda to the military prison at St George. His wife reportedly lies seriously hurt after a disastrous ending to their romance.
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Serted
Hamilton
Bermuda
St. George
Twice a Husband at 18
Harry Bowman, 18, arraigned in Newark first criminal court for deserting his wife and two month old child. He admitted the complainant is his second wife and that his first marriage was at 18, with a widowhood lasting over a year before his latest troubles. He is connected to the Towa State Fair and Exposition camping ground offer.
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New York
Harry Bowman
First Criminal Court
Newark
Towa
Electric Bitters Claimed Best Remedy Yet
V M Bardin of Sliver Guy North Carolina says Electric Bitters chase stomach liver and hiding troubles. Harden agrees it is healer for weakness lame back and sun down conditions. Also good for chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at Miller's drug store for 50 cents.
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Teasners
V.m. Bardin
Sliver Guy
North Carolina
HH. Miller’s Drug Store
Revelation of Wolay Honey and Tar Aids Lung Health
L M Buggles of Reasner Iowa reports severe lung trouble cured by Wolay’s Honey and Tar. Doctors said consumption, but Foley’s Honey and Tar stopped hemorrhages and lung pain, restoring strength. E E Conway & Co warns of its benefits and claims.
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Wolay
Reasner
Iowa
Foley
E. E. Conway & Co
Indigestion Cure Letter Promotes Kodol
Hon. Jake Moore of Georgia writes that after twenty years of indigestion and severe weight loss he tried Kodol. Within a day he improved, regaining weight and health, claiming the product benefited him greatly. The letter is dated August 10, 1904 and notes sales by E. E. Conner & Co.
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Jake Moore
Georgia
DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Kocol
Kodol
Jake CO
Moore
Avlanta
E. E. Conner & Co
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Bing- Pie Jumnton
Arfeasional & Business Directory
Haggard
G. F. Free
Haggard & Peek, Abstracts
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Algona
Attonritetia
V. Swetting
Phobe
Sullivan
Momabox Sullivan & McMahon
Attorneys-At-L -Law
Harrington
Dickinbot Harrington
J. L. Bonar
Iona
Algona State Bank
Wm. M. Galbraith
Attorneys AT Law
Ofice In Jobs
Galbraith Block
M. J. Kenefick
Algona Hospital
Jnse
Ofice
J. J. Gay
Ses
Ehlers’ Drug Store
Call Street
O. H. Cretzmeyer
Fice
John Galbraith
Perth
Walter Fraser
Cowles & Murtaen
Owa
H. D. Devereaux
D. D
Lyngdon Store
Algona, Lowa
RE. Sayers
D. V.M
Brown's Livery
Marbla
Sues
Dr. King
New Discovery FM
Tahari Factory
Shorey
Iowa State News
Frore
Viko
Stadium
Dr. Pierce
Aso
Oller
Pierce
Bill” Hazard
Nebraska
Scott
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